"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequeces of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of it's powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the state."

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Everything I claimed is happening. You would be wise not to let it.

Well, the media and administration are once again in step together as it pertains to the future of John Pelphrey. No matter how bad a coach Pelphrey has proven to be, and regardless of how far this program is falling, the media and administration are determined to keep him. There are several constants in this world and one of them is people will always have disagreements, but for the media and the administration this seems not to apply. It should seem a little odd that none of them are of the opinion keeping Pelphrey is a bad idea. You would think at least one of them would be critical about the direction things are going. Sheer odds should predict this, but not here. Fans should be asking why this is, because in the answer lay the roots for the destruction of this program.

I know the promise of a good recruiting class for next year is a good thing, but is such a class justification for turning a blind eye to the glaring deficiencies of John Pelphrey? I say it's not. What they are doing is using these young men in order satisfy their own agenda, which is by the way, going to turn out injurious to these young men and this fan base. It's their agenda that has put this program where it's at today. How long can it be allowed to continue?

What fans need to realize is these kids are from Arkansas and deserve the very best coach that can be found. Those in the media want you to believe that Pelphrey has achieved some monumental thing having these kids commit, and that he should be given more time because of it. I disagree. Pelphrey is a terrible coach being credited for nothing more than good timing. This is perfect for those that have been propping up Pelphrey the last two years. But for the fans, this program and these young men it is a cataclysmic event that will be disastrous going ahead.

The administration and media want this to be a closed deal for Pelphrey regardless of how this year turns out. This is simply unacceptable. As dark as it seems now, be not dismayed. I feel certain this travesty can be staved off. There is still plenty of time for truth to win out. Let us believe that right makes might, and in this let us to the end do our duty as we understand it to be.

Critical of the direction were going. How about the number 4 recruiting class in the nation. You are guided by hatred and your desire for one specific coach. You won't give him credit for the three ark recruits and you degrade another top recruit for grades or expulsion. You act like a razorback fan but you will be pulling against the hogs every game to prop up your agenda. I enjoy your calls to the show but only to listen to you lose your temper.

I don't give him credit for the three Arkansas kids, because I believe these kids would probably be coming to play on the hill if there were another coach up there.

I am skeptical of BJ Young and if you knew what I know, you would be too.

I am a Rzorback fan, and I will never root for John Pelphrey. I can't root for a coach that claims to be a disciplinarian and then plays a kid after the kid is caught shoplifting the night before---all for the sake of a win. These sort of things don't set well with me.

Maybe that explains the fact I lose my temper.

and by the way, without BJ Young this class wouldn't be ranked anywhere near the top five. This kid will not make the grades, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the other ones don't as well. We'll see. Thanks for the comments.

Isn't it exciting that coach Pelphrey want's to finish his coaching career at Arkansas. He's not looking for one more year, he's looking for 20 more years. It's not a short term deal , he's setting up shop. As long as the administration is behind you theres nothing Tim from Little Rock can do. Get on the bandwagon it's gonna be a hell of a ride

Tim,I always enjoy your calls to Bo's show. You make me laugh out loud. At first I thought you were just some angry crazy man, then I started listening to what you were actually saying and a lot of made sense. I'm not convinced on your take on John Pelphrey. I think he deserves a little more time to work things out. Hang in there, but polish up your diplomacy skills a little bit so Bo will keep you on the air longer.